Prioritize consistent sleep Short sleep shifts appetite hormones and heightens reward sensitivity to high-calorie foods
Metabolic Research Focus: Commonly used in laboratory studies on glucose regulation, energy balance, and hormone signaling
Injury Healing In animal models, BPC-157 has been shown to improve healing and tissue regeneration in GI tissues, as well as muscles, ligaments, skin, bone, and tendons
Recent clinical trials have examined the use of GLP-1s in resolving many other issues commonly related to obesity, including heart disease, sleep apnea and kidney disease
Among the key modifiable risk factors, unhealthy diets have emerged as a central driver, with growing evidence implicating ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as a major contributor to the rising NCD burden
Key Takeaways GLP-1 is your body's natural "I'm full" hormone, and lower levels might contribute to weight gain If you're dealing with perimenopause or postmenopause weight gain, cravings, blood sugar issues, or insulin resistance, extra support can help with achieving and maintaining a healthy weight There's limited evidence that some supplements like fiber, probiotics, and berberine might help boost GLP-1 levels, though they can support weight loss in other more well-researched pathways